“I’m Unable to Sustain My Level”: Victoria Azarenka Raises Doubts Over French Open 2021 After Madrid Open Withdrawal
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Victoria Azarenka, who made a terrific comeback to form at the US Open series last year, is going through a rough patch with back-to-back injuries in 2021. The Belarusian had to retire before the semi-final contest against Garbine Muguruza at the Qatar Open a couple of months before.
The four-time Grand Slam champion has withdrawn from the ongoing WTA Mutua Madrid Open after suffering a lower back injury. Azarenka was supposed to be playing against Jessica Pegula in the second round. As a result of the walkover, Pegula qualifies for the round of 16.
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Victoria Azarenka announces her withdrawal from Mutua Madrid Open
Expressing her disappointment over the tournament withdrawal, Azarenka said,” I’m very disappointed to withdraw from the tournament. It’s been a really disappointing season for me physically, where at times I’ve felt like I’m playing really well but I’m not able to sustain my level.“
Playing consecutive matches became a problem for the former world number one as her body gave up more often. Her perseverance was appreciated by the tennis fraternity when she had a phenomenal run at the US Open last year by defeating top players like Ons Jabeur, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and the mighty Serena Williams.
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🇧🇾 Victoria Azarenka is withdrawing from singles and doubles main draw due to low back injury.
Get well soon, @vika7! 🧡😘 pic.twitter.com/dRujZHZmWU
— #MMOPEN (@MutuaMadridOpen) May 2, 2021
Even though she lost the finals against Naomi Osaka, she continued her good form this year and managed to reach the semi-finals at the Qatar Open 2021. It was a back injury she sustained during the quarter-final contest against Elina Svitolina.
Unfortunately, the same back injury came back to haunt the Belarusian in the current clay-court season. While the severity of the injury is yet to be determined, Azarenka is hopeful of finding the solution and get back to playing tennis.
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"I’m really looking forward to finding the solution and I hope I’ll do that soon and to be back playing as soon as possible”.
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— #MMOPEN (@MutuaMadridOpen) May 2, 2021
“I’m really looking forward to finding the solution and I hope I’ll do that soon and to be back playing as soon as possible,” Azarenka concluded.
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With Naomi Osaka getting ousted at the Madrid Open, it would have been a window of opportunity for Victoria Azarenka to have a solid run on the red turf. At this moment, her participation at the Italian Open is a big question as she looks hopeful of playing at Roland Garros.
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